[ML-General] Makers Local Build-Your-Own Quadcopter Class!

[Stephan Henning]

On a side note, they make a version of that motor that doesn't have a
shaft. If/when you need to replace a motor, these are probably a better
choice. I ended up buying these for mine.

NTM 28-26 1100kv short shaft
<http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__44889__NTM_Prop_Drive_Series_28_26_1100kv_252w_short_shaft_version_USA_warehouse_.html>

This can also be ordered from one of the US warehouses, so you could have
them in a few days instead of a few weeks.

On Sun, Feb 8, 2015 at 3:07 PM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com> wrote:

> I managed to Bork one of my motors by driving the shaft into the
> bearings.  The bearings in these motors are pretty weak, so I bought a bag
> of better  replacement bearings.  Let me know if you need any.
> On Feb 8, 2015 3:03 PM, "Stephan Henning" <shenning at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I am also having some issues with mine Brandon. It's got a tiny bit odeon
>> let in it, but I'm having more drift issues than anything else.
>>
>> It might not be a bad idea to have a 'tuning' session once everyone has
>> theirs built. We could all meet up at a local park with a stockpile of
>> batteries and get them all dialed in.
>>
>> -stephan
>>
>> ---———---•---———---•---———---
>> Sent from a mobile device, please excuse the spelling and brevity.
>>
>> On Feb 8, 2015, at 1:29 PM, Brandon Dewberry <brandon.dewberry at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hey Guys,
>>
>> I really enjoyed the quadrotor class, but I'm having trouble tuning out
>> the wobble in mine.
>>
>> I've reviewed many websites and adjusted the PI constants up and down
>> several times.  I can't seem to settle it.
>> I think something may be squirrelly in one of the motors.  Or maybe I got
>> a bad gyro in the controller (?)
>>
>> Before I go off buying and replacing parts I'd like to meet up and
>> compare performance.
>>
>> Will Tyler or Brian be at the shop on Thursday night?  Can you bring your
>> KK2 rig?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Brandon
>>
>> On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 2:31 PM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> Tyler showed me where I misread the email, I see the event is free :)
>>>
>>> On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 2:22 PM, Jeff Cotten <omegix at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Any idea why the event is so expensive?  It sounds really interesting,
>>>> but that's $58 I could spend on drone parts.
>>>>
>>>> On Thu, Jan 15, 2015 at 1:27 PM, Michael Carroll <
>>>> carroll.michael at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Saw this posted on another mailing list I'm on, and it seemed relevant
>>>>> to quad building.
>>>>>
>>>>> Huntsville will be hosting and International Drone Day on March 14,
>>>>> 2015 from 9am-5pm at the Rocket City RC Airfield.
>>>>>
>>>>> I think you have to be an AMA member to actually fly (legally, etc).
>>>>>
>>>>> Prices:
>>>>>
>>>>>    - Age 19-65 - $58
>>>>>    - 65 & over - $48
>>>>>    - Under 19 - Free or $15 with magazine
>>>>>    - Additional family members - $30
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ~mc
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 11:14 PM, Stephan Henning <shenning at gmail.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Tyler, do we need a programmer of some type for the FC board? I see
>>>>>> some discussion about it being a good idea to flash the latest firmware
>>>>>> when you get them, but I'm not sure if any old USBasp is sufficient, or if
>>>>>> a beefier programmer is needed.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -stephan
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 11:08 PM, Stephan Henning <shenning at gmail.com
>>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Brandon, go ahead and let your order go through. Not worth fighting
>>>>>>> with it now.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For reference, every item HK sells, if you scroll down to the 'add
>>>>>>> to cart' option it will say to the left of the button which warehouse it is
>>>>>>> coming from. Note, the prices will change when you change warehouses, but
>>>>>>> not by much usually. Note2, your ENTIRE order has to be from the same
>>>>>>> warehouse, their checkout system cannot handle orders split across
>>>>>>> different warehouses.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Yes, the frame is OOS at the west coast warehouse, but they have
>>>>>>> another, non-led frame
>>>>>>> <http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__54664__Q450_V3_Glass_Fiber_Quadcopter_Frame_450mm_Integrated_PCB_Version_US_Warehouse_.html>
>>>>>>> that is available at the US warehouse. You should be able to use almost and
>>>>>>> of the Turnigy/HK branded radios. If you are looking at one from the US
>>>>>>> warehouse and aren't sure if what you have will work, ask and I'm sure
>>>>>>> someone here can help you out.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 9:23 PM, Tyler Crumpton <
>>>>>>> tyler.crumpton at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Yes, there is still time to order parts! The sets I ordered for
>>>>>>>> Phil and Jeff both arrived in four days (FedEx Priority from China). Most
>>>>>>>> of the parts, except for the frame and the transmitter/receiver are in
>>>>>>>> stock in the US West warehouse, so that is definitely an option if you want
>>>>>>>> to switch to the similar frame without LEDs and already have a transmitter
>>>>>>>> that will work. Feel free to order on your own, or let me know if you want
>>>>>>>> me to order parts.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Brian and I tested the motors and propellers last week, and
>>>>>>>> everything is looking great for the class on the 31st.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> For those who have said that they are currently unable to buy
>>>>>>>> parts, but might would like to in the future, be sure to attend the class
>>>>>>>> and get a handle on how everything works together, and I'd be glad to help
>>>>>>>> you assemble on later day.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Again, let me know if you have any questions, and keep making!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>>>>> Tyler
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Wed Jan 14 2015 at 7:54:37 PM Brandon Dewberry <
>>>>>>>> brandon.dewberry at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Now you tell me.
>>>>>>>>> I just ordered from HobbyKing direct (is it in Hong Kong?)
>>>>>>>>> My shipping estimate is 7-14 days.  $35 shipping through Swiss
>>>>>>>>> Post (or something).
>>>>>>>>> Not bad, but I'll be sweating at day 13.
>>>>>>>>> Everything was in stock.  Do you think I should cancel and
>>>>>>>>> re-order from the USA west?
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Brandon Dewberry
>>>>>>>>> (New Guy)
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Jan 14, 2015 at 6:59 PM, Stephan Henning <
>>>>>>>>> shenning at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> As a note to anyone that is considering doing this but didn't
>>>>>>>>>> make the order 'deadline', you can buy everything you need from the USA
>>>>>>>>>> West warehouse if you poke around the site a bit. It may even come out
>>>>>>>>>> cheaper once the shipping is factored in.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> -stephan
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 3:36 PM, Tyler Crumpton <
>>>>>>>>>> tyler.crumpton at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Hello Makers!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> After putting together a quadcopter with Brian at the shop, many
>>>>>>>>>>> people have expressed interest in learning how to build their own
>>>>>>>>>>> quadcopter.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> If you're interested, there will be a class/workshop on how to
>>>>>>>>>>> build your own quadcopter from off-the-self components at Makers Local,
>>>>>>>>>>> tentatively scheduled for Saturday, January 31st. If you have seen the quad
>>>>>>>>>>> that Brian and I have built, the quads we will be building during the class
>>>>>>>>>>> will be very similar, and hefty enough to carry a GoPro or other FPV gear!
>>>>>>>>>>> Here's a picture of our mostly-assembled quad:
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> <IMG_20140806_000558 (1).jpg>
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Attendance is free, but if want a quad to build, parts will cost
>>>>>>>>>>> from $220-$310 depending on some parts you may already have. Check out the wiki
>>>>>>>>>>> page for the event
>>>>>>>>>>> <https://256.makerslocal.org/wiki/Build-Your-Own_Quadcopter_Class>
>>>>>>>>>>> for more information on costs and parts.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> If you'd like to order parts, send me an email, and we can work
>>>>>>>>>>> out the payment. I can accept cash, PayPal, Bitcoin, RedstoneFCU Transfer,
>>>>>>>>>>> Google Wallet, and a bit more.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> I'd like to put in the orders for parts as soon as possible so
>>>>>>>>>>> that there is plenty of time for the parts to ship, so please try to have
>>>>>>>>>>> orders in by January 9th. Parts for each quad will be ordered as soon as I
>>>>>>>>>>> get payment.
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Feel free to split the cost with a friend or two; flying a quad
>>>>>>>>>>> is a ton of fun! Let me know if you have any questions or comments!
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> Cheers!
>>>>>>>>>>> Tyler Crumpton
>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>> tyler.crumpton at gmail.com
>>>>>>>>>>>
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